Ans:  A

Exp:

Recently NHRC chairperson suggested that all seven national commissions in the country may frame “joint strategies” and find out ways for “more effective implementation” of sound legislations and schemes.

​​Statement 1 is incorrect: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) came into existence after India enacted the Protection of Human Rights Act in 1993.

• It does not provide payment of compensation to the victim. It may give recommendations regarding the monetary relief provided to the victim, but can’t give payment itself.

Statement 2 is correct: The recommendations of NHRC are not binding in nature, but it should be

informed about the action taken on its recommendations within one month.

•  But it is not binding on the executive to submit ATR (action taken report).

Statement 3 is incorrect: NHRC can take Suo moto cognizance of human rights issues.

• For Example, NHRC took Suo moto cognizance of media reports about the death of four accused in Telangana rape and murder case in a police encounter; orders for spot inquiry by its investigation team.

Ans: A

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Recently, C-DOT and IIT (Jodhpur) signed an agreement for “Automated Service Management in Network of 5G and beyond Using AI”

Statement 1 is correct: The fifth-generation is the latest upgrade in the long-term evolution (LTE) mobile broadband networks. 5G mainly works in 3 bands, low, mid, and high-frequency spectrum.

• In the low band spectrum, the speed is limited to 100 Mbps (Megabits per second) but it has greater coverage and penetration of the network. 
• High-band spectrum provides fast speeds and lots of capacity, but only with a smaller coverage area.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Low latency is one of the most important features of 5G technology which is significant for autonomous driving applications. 

• 5G networks are capable of latency of less than a millisecond.
• Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) require HD video with low latency. 
• The 5G network is powerful enough to power AR and VR with virtual experience.

Ans: D

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Recently, World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) published  State of the Climate report 2023.

Option D is correct: State of Global Climate Report 2023  is an annual report published by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO).

• Many experts and partners contribute to the report, including UN organizations, National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs), and Global Data and Analysis Centers, as well as Regional Climate Centres, the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP), the Global Atmosphere Watch (GAW), the Global Cryosphere Watch, and the Copernicus Climate Change Service operated by ECMWF.

Ans: B

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Recently, the World Health Organization  launched a first-ever Patient Safety Rights Charter at the Global Ministerial Summit on Patient Safety.

Statement 1 is incorrect: The World Health Organization (WHO) launched a first-ever Patient Safety Rights Charter at the Global Ministerial Summit on Patient Safety.

Statement 2 is correct: Patient safety is a critical global priority and essential for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)-3: “Good Health and well-being”.

Statement 3 is correct: The Charter covers 10 patient safety  rights crucial to mitigate risks and prevent unintentional harm, which includes the:

• • Timely, effective and appropriate care
  • Safe health care processes and practices
  • Qualified and competent health workers
  • Safe medical products and their safe and rational use
  • Safe and secure health care facilities

• Dignity, respect, non-discrimination, privacy and confidentiality

• Information, education and supported decision making Access medical records
• To be heard and fair resolution
• Patient and family engagement.

Ans: C

Exp:

Recently, the World Crafts Council International (WCCI) has picked Srinagar for mapping its craft clusters before its final nomination as the World Craft City (WCC) from India this year.

Statement 1 is correct: WCCI is a Kuwait-based organisation working on the recognition and preservation of traditional crafts across the globe. It was founded at the 1st World Crafts Council General Assembly in New York on June 12, 1964.

Statement 2 is correct: The main objective of the World Crafts Council AISBL is to strengthen the status of crafts in cultural and economic life. The Council aims to promote fellowship among craftspersons by offering them encouragement, help, and advice.

Statement 3 is correct:  The World Crafts Council AISBL (WCC-International) in recognition of the pivotal role local authorities, craftspeople, and communities play in cultural, economic, and social development worldwide.

• Under these initiatives Jaipur (Rajasthan), Mammalapuram (Tamil Nadu) and Mysore have been added as craft cities from India.